Hi! My name is Ashley Hines and I am the newest addition to the Egyptian Theatre team. I am a senior at Northern Illinois University studying Political Science and Nonprofit and NGO Studies. After I graduate, I want my work ...

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Justyna Palasiewicz Assistant State’s Attorney – Ogle County State’s Attorney Board member since 2016 Why did you decide to join the PET board? Justyna: I have always been in love with the Egyptian Theatre ever since I moved to DeKalb to attend law school. ...

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Sunday, July 26 marks the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  ADA was the world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities. It was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush ...

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Amy Doll Executive Director - DeKalb Park District Board member since 2017   Why did you decide to join the PET board? Amy: When I was invited to consider joining the PET board I was honored to be asked to be a part of the ...

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The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb has launched a COVID-19 relief fund to help with the impact the pandemic has had on the 90-year-old theatre. Due to COVID-19, to date the Theatre has already had more than 50 events cancelled or ...

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